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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 Utilities Commission Goals Annual ReportCity of Evanston Utilities Commission 2025 Annual Report Purpose The Utilities Commission protects public health, safety, and welfare by supporting reliable and competitive utility services in Evanston. The Commission also listens to community concerns. Committee Composition Members are appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval. Members may have experience in engineering, finance, or utilities and must live or work in Evanston. Commission Overview Number of Members: Seven (7) Term Length: Four (4) years; maximum two terms Meeting Schedule: Third Friday each month at 7:15 a.m. Location: Evanston Water Treatment Plant, 555 Lincoln Street Reports To: Administrative and Public Works Committee Staff Contact: Darrell King, Water Production Bureau Chief Commission Members and Terms Michael Sutton —Term ends 02/14/2026 Stephen McComb (Chair) —Term ends 02/14/2026 Kameeshia Lackey —Term ends 07/25/2026 Steve Waters (Vice Chair) —Term ends 08/08/2026 Samuel Blazey —Term ends 07/24/2027 Matthew Roling —Term ended 02/26/2026 (resigned January 2025) Jonathan Hargrove —Term ends 02/26/2028 Michael Kerr —Term ends 10/18/2029 (appointed in 2025) Council Liaison Alderman Jonathan Nieuwsma 2025 Planned Meeting Dates January 17 February 21 March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19 Cancelled Meetings April 18, 2025 –Lack of quorum May 16, 2025 –Lack of quorum September 19, 2025 –Lack of quorum 2025 Meeting Summary Electric system outages Basement backups Water main breaks and repairs Water and sewer capital improvement projects Key Activities and Discussions Hosted ComEd on electric grid reliability Approved lead service line replacement incentive proposal Hosted RPower on demand response opportunities Recommended PJM demand response participation Supported extension of Dynegy contract Discussed municipal aggregation Prepared energy options for RFP planning Provided feedback on Lead Service Line Dashboard Published Storm Water Master Plan update Discussed geothermal projects Reviewed water utility ownership ordinance Attended Loyola geothermal system tour Membership Changes One member resigned and one new member was appointed. The Commission ended the year fully staffed. Budget No funds were requested in 2025.